Davey Drive is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 7BF is located in the Hollingdean & Fiveways electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Pavilion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Davey Drive, Brighton, BN1 7BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 7EJ, BN1 7EF, BN1 7EH, BN1 7BU, BN1 7BJ, BN1 7AX, BN1 7BG, BN1 7EG, BN1 7BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 7BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 52.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN1 7BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.5% | 61.8% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 17.1% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -27.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 8.1% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.9% | 42.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 23.6% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 13% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 27.6% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 85.2% | 86.3% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 82% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 82% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 11.3% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 81.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 10.3% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59% | 37.2% | 21.8% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Davey Drive was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Davey Drive has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 355th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Davey Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-03-19 | £305,278 |
| 111 Davey Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2024-09-24 | £361,349 |
| 93 Davey Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-10-27 | £320,576 |
| 90 Davey Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-09-21 | £353,618 |
| 107 Davey Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-10-14 | £382,023 |
BN1 7BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BN1 7BF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Davey Drive , Hollingdean BN1 7BF | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Infant School Hertford Road , BN1 7GF | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Junior School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Junior School Rugby Road , BN1 6ED | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Infant School Ditchling Road , BN1 6JA | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 702 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 950 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club - St Josephs Primary School | Davey Drive, Brighton | 1 yd | |
| St Richards Church | St Richards Church Hall, Beal Crescent | 133 yd | |
| The Real Junk Food Project Brighton - Hollingdean Cafe | Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Road | 177 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 4, Pavilion Retail Park | 326 yd | |
| Brighton Electric Recording Co. | 43-45 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollingbury PH | 1 Roedale Road, Brighton | 389 yd | |
| Bear Inn | The Bear Inn, Lewes Road | 531 yd | |
| Maresia At Gladstone Pub | 123 Lewes Road, Brighton | 607 yd | |
| The Gladstone (Wet Sales) | 123 Lewes Road, Brighton | 607 yd | |
| Lost+Found Taproom | 298 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & E Fish Bar | 6 Hollingbury Place, Brighton | 361 yd | |
| Kums Chinese Takeaway | 4 Hollingbury Place, Brighton | 361 yd | |
| Frandzo Peri Peri | 20 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 433 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 17 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 433 yd | |
| Pizza Knight | 14 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Pavilion Retail Park | 326 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Lewes Road, Brighton | 552 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 93 Lewes Road | 610 yd | |
| Co-op | 58 - 62 Lewes Road, Brighton | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Brighton (Moulsecoomb Campus) PRESTON BARRACKS PRESTON BARRACKS LEWES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Hertford Junior School LYNCHET CLOSE | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Brentwood Road BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Blakers Park SOUTHDOWN ROAD | tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Hollingbury Park Ditchling Road | tennis courts | 1,031 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.